The person at the center of this case
Melissa Gail Crabill
Missing Person · Open
31 years waiting · since 1995
Missing Person: Melissa Gail Crabill
Justice for Melissa Gail Crabill — the trail went cold in 1995, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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witness
Lead #1Who was the friend Melissa said she was going out with on April 1, 1995?
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location
Lead #2Why was her vehicle left at the Remington Hotel, and was she seen there?
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evidence
Lead #3What investigation was conducted at the Remington Hotel and surrounding area?
Melissa Gail Crabill, a 30-year-old mother of a four-year-old son, disappeared on April 1, 1995, in Fort Worth, Texas, after telling her family she was going out with a friend. Her vehicle was discovered weeks later at the Remington Hotel, raising serious concerns about foul play. Despite decades of investigation, her whereabouts remain unknown, and anyone with information about her disappearance is urged to contact the Fort Worth Police Department.
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clue
Lead #4Were there any witnesses who saw Melissa or her vehicle between April 1 and when the car was discovered?
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NamUs case MP8361. Missing person: Melissa Gail Crabill.
Last known contact: 1995-04-01 in Fort Worth, Tarrant, TX. Circumstances: Crabill was reported as missing by her family when she did not return to her residence.
She had told her family members she was going out with a friend. Weeks later, her car was located at the Remington Hotel.
Crabill left behind her spouse and her four-year-old son. Foul play is possible.
Demographics: 30 years, Female, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 4 in, 130 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Crabill was last seen wearing a blue jean vest, blue jeans; Footwear: Guess shoes; Jewelry: possibly wearing hoop earrings. Investigating agency: Fort Worth Police Department | 95171608 | 2010-10-05.
Timeline of Events
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1995-04-01
Melissa Crabill reported missing
Melissa Gail Crabill failed to return to her residence after telling family she was going out with a friend.
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1995-04-01
Last known contact
Last known contact with Melissa Gail Crabill in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.
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1995-04-15
Vehicle discovered
Melissa's car was located at the Remington Hotel weeks after her disappearance.
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Case Information
Incident:April 1, 1995
Last Updated:June 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 1, 1995
Last Updated:June 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8173924442
You can remain anonymous